Make your hips and knees feel better | GOALIE PAD ADJUSTMENT 

Don't know if you read these but thanks so much! You just saved me from buying new equipment and learn how to modify my GT2!

Paw just made me a great set of knee block padding to increase the height

I made the switch to Pro Laces a few months ago, and my hips have zero pain now. I was using laces for almost 20 years and was very hesitant to use elastic ties. But wow, what a difference! I wish I made the switch a lot sooner.

Definitely putting these into effect. I’ve only been using bungee ties so I don’t have anything to compare it to. I did tie some cord around the bungee near the toe bridge to create some slack. Haven’t used them yet but I’m hoping it helps. Also crafting some pads to increase the knee stack. Thanks for the suggestions!

I just switched to pro laces recently after using skate laces for my whole life. What a difference maker!

I switched to elastic toe ties and immediately felt the difference. Less torque on my toes and found the mobility better

First of all, both sets of pads look AMAZING. Perfectly match my team's colors too haha. And second, I'm probably just repeating what everyone else has said, but thank you for all your hard work. I've been using a higher knee stack for a little while and it's made a big difference.

You are so smart and educated in the ways of flexion and extension. I started goaltending in 1977...I wish I had your knowledge back then.

I'll echo a lot of the comments on here. I switched to the ProLaces you recommended several videos ago and they've made life in the locker room easier and helped me with my butterfly on the ice. I think they also helped reduce fatigue in my legs when getting into the 3rd period. Just an observation. Kirk

I switched to elastic cord long ago and never thought about lace ties again. I make my own! Places like REI in the northwest carry elastic cord in different sizes by the bulk. Super cheap so if going diy I suggest checking out local suppliers.

I think the Prolaces have helped me. They certainly make putting on my pads easier. :)

I still have my original elastic toe tie from my Warrior G2. It's stretched out and it helps a lot. Originally, it was too tight and was pulling my toes up and hurting. I started carrying my pads from the toe tie and they stretched. It's amazing today. I would definitely recommend toe ties.

Hi Maria.....I switched to Pro Laces from regular skate laces a couple of years ago and much prefer the Pro Laces. I like how the Pro Laces provide a snugger stand up feel as i used to leave a 2" lead with the skate laces to reduce stress, which made it feel a bit looser. As mentioned the Pro Laces relieves stress off the knees and hips. The velcro gives a much quicker and neater method to secure.

I have somewhat elastic skate laces. Works great

Moved from laces to the warrior clip. Didn't like undoing them. Changed pads and tried the toe hook and my knees and hips have been happy ever since. I found the knee stack with the vecro at a source for sports and it was an easy fit for my CCM Extreme. Peace Go Bruins 😁

Hi Maria, Thanks for all your valuable goalie videos. I am now using the Travsucks 4 Prolaces. I find that they hold my pads up higher on my skates which makes it easier to get contact with the skate blade into the ice. This allows for more control and better pushes. Previous to those, I was using the elastic toe ties that came with my Kenesky pads. The Prolaces were a step up from the simpler, shorter toe ties.

Switched to Pro Laces after you had mentioned them on a previous video. Absolutely love them. Used to use laces and also used toe clips for a while too. For the reasons you mention in this video, I find the Pro Laces a lot easier on my body

I never thought to wear the G-Form knee pads underneath everything! I have a pair for mountain biking and they're clutch when I'm skating without equipment and helping out my daughter's team.

Like your tendy tips! Use and prefer the pro laces. Also use the G4 pads, and have upgraded with the G6 sliders, amazing difference. Thanks.

I have bought two sets of the PRO laces. Both set got under my blade while playing and cut both of them. I think from going down into my butterfly they flipped under. I do have an the twist for the skate laces with no issues.

I prefer the prolaces to the warrior just because easier to put on. I do really like the warrior elastic boot strap because I feel like it keeps me on the block. That craft foam is a great idea, might get some velcro stickers to go over the tape so everything is sticky.

I was using the ProLaces that came with my Lefevre pads, but had too much tension, so I switched to the longer ProLaces 2.0 version which were better, but still a lot of tension, so now I use the PGS hockey toe ties which have a lot less tension and a more uniform tension. Knee stacks are available from Passau. I had bought a set for my Reebok XLTs.

I am interested to hear what you think about the different prolace styles and how they have an effect on butterfly and knee/hip joints.

Love that lightweight hoodie!! Do you sell any apparel online at all??

I have had pro laces on my last 3 sets. But I've noticed that the longer hybrids worked diff that the standard hybrid with the soft cord. Longer ones kept leading to under rotation. Going to give lace another shot since it's what I've used forever.

Hey Maria! Great video! Can I add some static streches before my warm up? I like to do 4 rounds 15 sec bretzel strech,seated hamstring strech and frog stretch. What do you think about it? Thanks in advance!

Exactly the tips I needed! Just converted my toe ties to elastic. Now if only I had budget to upgrade my old 36in pads... Would you recommend Warrior's over Bauer say GSX for entry level beer league upgrade? I heard warrior is narrower and has less give.

Switching to pro laces helped my ankles

I've heard a lot of people talk about how the skate-lace toe-ties help them get out of the RVH quicker. They claim the elastic-style toe-ties delay the movement out of that position. I wonder if that's true or if people are experiencing a placebo effect. I've used the elastic-style for years now, and prefer the convenience in putting the pad on and how they re-center the pad upon standing up. They do seem to alleviate some strain on the hips.

I just switched back to skate laces from the elastic toe ties (with plenty of slack). The elastic felt like it was pulling my foot on external rotation and causing some hip pain. Maybe I cut the elastic too short and made it too tight but it was cheaper to go back to skate lace than buy new elastic again.

The toe ties where creating hip ankle and knee pain for me so I switched to a lace and it is all gone now for the most part other than the normal of being a goalie

I'm about 10 games in with the elastic toe ties. Definitely feels better but I'm having some rotation problems.

Hi Maria, I am looking at upgrading from Eflex 3's which are pretty bare bones in the leg channel. I've bought pads like that all my life. Now shopping around I see stuff like the bauers with the removable calf pads...does having a calf pad undo the benefits of having a higher knee block and then building more height with a foam riser and/or knee pads as you show here?

Hi Maria, Have GT2 pads, love the lightness & the slide - using the ProLAce Trav long bungees thru the back hole of the cowling & back up on top of skate - found that I do not have any issues on knees, ankles, hips - when I used the shorter ties (Pro Lace also & other mfg as well) i found soreness in those 3 area even if i crossed over 2 Xs at the toe, or no cross overs. Wearing flexible knee support on both knees under the knee pads (similar to a sleeve Tensor knee wrap) - so no layer for the goal pads,however find no problems with soreness there either, or hips. Don't have major knee issues (strain occasionally & taking physio ) but want to have support & still be flexible - may try the additional pad at the knee stack just to see if it helps on even more height- but... any issue on perhaps going too high on the knee stack ?? any comment welcome if u wish

If you tie a double knot with about 2.5 inches of loose lace it’s the same affect without all the knots later .

Will a higher knee block raise the toe of the pad?

It looks like you can't access that part of the knee stack on the later warrior pads? I have the G6 and can't figure out how to add height to them. Any ideas? Thanks!

Broke ankle clean with a lace. Will never use them again.

Your local hardware store sells bungee cord on a roll for a fraction of the price of pro laces. Don’t be a money wasting mark.